Creating a Therapy Group

Throughout this course, you synthesize current research to create a therapy group you might be interested in facilitating as part of your Final Project. Consider what type of therapy group you might want to facilitate. Is it structured or not structured? Is there a theme? How long will the therapy group last? What else do you need to consider to effectively start the process of developing your therapy group? From there, begin thinking about why you are choosing this group. Is there a need for this therapy group? How would this therapy group form, and where would it meet?

For this Project, think about the type of therapy group you are interested in creating. Conduct research using the Walden Library and select articles that support the rationale for the development of your therapy group.

he Assignment (3–4 pages)

• Describe a type of therapy group that you are interested in facilitating
• Describe the population and explain why this population might benefit from this therapy group
• Explain the purpose of the therapy group
• Explain the rationale for developing this therapy group
• Research the Walden Library and select seven a

References:

Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy (5th ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.

Chapter 5, “The Therapist’s Basic Tasks” (pp. 117–140)

Jones, E. E., & Kelly, J. R. (2007). Contributions to a group discussion and perceptions of leadership: Does quantity always count more than quality? Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 11(1), 15–30.

Miles, J. R., & Kivlighan, D. M., Jr. (2010). Co-leader similarity and group climate in group interventions: Testing the co-leadership, team cognitive-team diversity model. Group Dynamics: Theory, Research, and Practice, 14(2), 114–122.

Ogrodniczuk, J. S., Joyce, A. S., & Piper, W. E. (2007). Effect of patient dissatisfaction with the therapist on group therapy outcome. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 14(2), 126–134.